Marketplace for Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Jun 24, 2015

Marketplace for Wednesday, June 24, 2015

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Airing on Wednesday, June 24, 2015:  A merger between Sysco, a marketing and distribution food corporation, and US Foods has been put to a halt by a federal judge – a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. But on the retail end, European grocery chains Ahold and Delhaize are merging, which will make them the fifth-largest grocery operator here in the U.S. Next: Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal talks to Judd Apatow about his new book, “Sick in the Head,” and about the comedy business. The "Bridesmaids" producer talks about his comedic beginnings, success, and mentoring young comics. 

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Judd Apatow on his band of comedians and radio roots

Jun 24, 2015
His interviews are compiled in a new book, "Sick in the Head."
Judd Apatow
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Not all food company mergers are equal

Jun 24, 2015
When it comes to competition, the distribution and retail ends of the grocery business are very different.

Netflix sale nets investor $993 million

Jun 24, 2015
Carl Icahn purchased his shares three years ago at $58 a pop. This morning they went for $700.

Greece's tax collectors face public hostility

Jun 24, 2015
Greeks resent the prospect of tax hikes and also the way that powerful people seem able to avoid taxes.

Bridging a political divide, hoping to make a profit

Jun 24, 2015
The health care world waits for a decision from the Supreme Court.

Airing on Wednesday, June 24, 2015:  A merger between Sysco, a marketing and distribution food corporation, and US Foods has been put to a halt by a federal judge – a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. But on the retail end, European grocery chains Ahold and Delhaize are merging, which will make them the fifth-largest grocery operator here in the U.S. Next: Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal talks to Judd Apatow about his new book, “Sick in the Head,” and about the comedy business. The “Bridesmaids” producer talks about his comedic beginnings, success, and mentoring young comics. 

Music from the episode

The Riot's Gone Santigold
Cut to Black Lemaitre
Last Fare Little People
Acceptable in the 80's Calvin Harris